To me, it’s not what’s been done, it’s who I’ve reached across the aisle to shake hands with.   

We all have a lot to learn, things are constantly evolving. We’ve got to learn to compromise, we’re here on this earth together and we all have to learn to cooperate.

To keep farming profitable in Snohomish County along with improving the environment, saving farmland while increasing fish populations and habitat.

To see the young people - my sons, some of my students (including Spencer Fuentes, Mark Lovejoy, Andrew Albert) - come up into agriculture, a tough industry, warms the heart and gives hope for the future.

I have been striving to farm the land in a sustainable manner, such as using cover crops on our fields. I'd like to think the land is as good if not better than when I started farming it in 2004.

I think using and nurturing our amazing soil and feeding my family with the abundance that the garden produces, has made the biggest difference. 

My intimate experiences in nature have given me a deep respect for the local natural resources we work to preserve.

We expect an increase of 200,000 people in the next 20 years. We’ve got to work hard to make sure we’re protecing our land and water.